Date was set for Romania government to assume responsibility for austerity measures: June 7

Romania’s prime minister Emil Boc will face Parliament on Monday, June 7 to announce his government assumes responsibility for a set o austerity measures aimed at helping overcome the economic crisis, including pension cuts and cuts in the salaries of state employees.

Amendments to two bills including the government measures may be submitted until Friday. The announcement was made by Senate speaker Mircea Geoana on Wednesday.

Between Friday and Monday, the Government will have the time to analyze submitted amendments and decide whether to retain any. The Government will come to Parliament on Monday afternoon to assume responsibility for a first bill at 4 p.m. and for the second at 5 p.m.